Jan 8, 2026Board meeting
Multnomah County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
The Board meeting included the selection of a new vice chair and the approval of the consent calendar. Public testimony covered several issues, including safety concerns regarding fuel trucks near the courthouse, frustrations with the Office of Consumer Engagement regarding behavioral health services, a formal resignation from the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Commission, requests for a pet chaplain at the jail, and questions regarding private judges in Portland. The board also received a presentation from the Local Public Safety Coordinating Council regarding the status and future direction of the county's pre-trial release system, emphasizing a shift toward supportive structures.